Koh Phi Phi or Ko PP (Ko or Koh it’s mean island in Thai) is the most famous island in Thailand and best well-known for the excellent snorkeling day tours and overnight package in Phuket, Thailand. Phi Phi islands group voted by tourists 1 of the top ten best snorkeling and diving area in the world for its superb limestone cliffs and crystal clear water. You shouldn’t miss this trip if you're traveling to Phuket, Thailand.

Koh Phi Phi Island: (There are several spellings pp, phiphi, pi pi or Phipi) The name is formerly Bahasa Malaysia word and also the original was Pulao Pi ah Pi, where in Pulao is that the Melayu word it’s mean “island” (but the word Koh or Ko are from Thai it is also mean “island”) and “pi” pronounced with solely a haft p sound, was very similar in pronunciation to the English word "be" the ah was eventually dropped, therefore the name was said one thing like Bi Bi. Later the p was pronounced with a stronger aspiration and also the name became the Pi Pi or Phi Phi still known these days. The name refers to the mangrove wood found on the island.

Places to go to of Phi Phi Islands include;

Phi Phi Le Island: The Island is entirely limestone and steep cliffs rising from the ocean very nearly ring it. Surrounding waters average regarding twenty meters in depth, reaching thirty four meters at the deepest purpose off the island's southern tip. Phi Phi Ley has many stunning bays: MayaBay (where the Hollywood’s movie “the beach” was partially filmed), Loh samah bay; Pileh Cove incredibly nearly enclosed by the limestone walls of the island's cliffs, so the water seems nearly to be an inland ocean. On Phi Phi Ley's northeast is that the famous VikingCave. It’s an area a lot of revered by the native people who come there to gather the swift's nests used to make Bird' nest Soup, a Chinese delicacy. On the eastern and southern walls of the cave are coloured drawings dating from historic times. There are photos of elephants and additionally of varied boats: European, Arabian, and Chinese sailing ships; baroques, motorboats, and steamships, it's theorized that these were done by pirates who paused in their travels from west to east, sheltering within the cave to escape from the winds in monsoon season.

Phi Phi Don Island: At the north is Laem Tong Cape, where there's a Gypsy village. These Sea Gypsies were emigrating from Koh Lipe in Tarutoa National Park, Satun Province close to the border of Malaysia. Diving and snorkeling at Laem Tong is superb. There are long beaches with rock scattered concerning. 2 curving bays are particularly beautiful: Ton Sai and Loh Dalam Beach.

"The cliffs are the reason we chose Phi Phi Le because in the story, the beach that the characters are living on is surrounded by the high sea cliffs from the sea. So, it's a secret. It's like a big secret, swimming pool and beach in private and this is the attraction for the characters. That's why we have to use Phi Phi Le." Andrew Macdonald, producer of movie "The Beach"

Day Trip Phi Phi, Maya Bay, Khai Island snorkeling tour by Speed Boat

Trip Itinerary

07.45 - 08.00 Am.

We will pick you up from your hotel in Patong beach, Kata, Karon beach area and transfer to Phuket port.

08.30 Am.

Arrive to the port and get information from our tour guide and get ready for the trip.

09.00 Am.

Speedboat Departs from Phuket heading to Phi Phi islands group(Traveling time by speedboat from Phuket to Phi Phi island takes approximately 40-50 Minutes)

09.40 - 12.30

Your first destination is Ko Phi Phi LeySpeedboat will stop at the most famous beach is “Maya Bay” where the Hollywood movie “The Beach” was filmed. Enjoy your activities such as snorkeling, feeding fish or Sunbathing.

Your next point for snorkeling is “Loh Samah Bay” this is one of the best point for snorkeling in Phi Phi Le island you will see many colorful fish and perfect coral reefs and you will feel like you are swimming in a big swimming pool. This area is also the home of fisherman and sea gypsy for escape from wind in monsoon season. After that we will take you to sightseeing around Phi Phi Le island Speedboat runs into the small lagoon called "Pileh Cove" and you will pass the famous cave is “Viking Cave”. Where the Thai local people come here to collect the swift's nests for sell in very high price. On the wall of the cave are colored drawing some pictures of boats, elephants. But we could not take you to stop nearby the cave because it’s a private area protected by bird nest business owner and the sound of the boat will disturb the birds inside the cave. We will pass the cave slowly and take you to visit a hundred of friendly monkeys. They are waiting to welcoming you at Coral Bay or “Monkey beach” please feel free to greeting them by give them a piece of banana.